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Toddler Biting: What’s to Blame?

January 24, 2017 By Delta Dental of Virginia

After accomplishing her first steps and utterances of “Momma,” your baby has officially entered toddler territory. But accompanying those heart-melting milestones, are some upsetting behaviors.

After accomplishing her first steps and utterances of “Momma,” your baby has officially entered toddler territory. But accompanying those heart-melting milestones, are some upsetting behaviors. And biting is one of those realities. … [Read more...]

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Incredible Toothpaste Hacks Every Parent Can Use

December 13, 2016 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Toothpaste isn’t just for teeth. This powerful paste comes in handy for many of your day-to-day parental predicaments. Here are our favorites. Deodorize baby bottles. The sour-milk smell in your baby bottles haunts your dishwasher. Ditch the odor by squeezing some on your … [Read more...]

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1 Last Task Before You Become An Empty Nester

April 28, 2016 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Your kids are ready to leave for college…almost. Here’s one thing you may have forgotten:

With 18 years of school behind them and summer ahead of them, we’re willing to bet your kids are more concerned with a healthy tan than health insurance. That’s where you come in. … [Read more...]

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MythBusters: Dental Insurance Edition

February 9, 2016 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Learn the real from the fake when it comes to your dental coverage.

MythBusters is coming to a close, but we’re just beginning! There’s a lot of misinformation about dental benefits, and it’s hard to decode what’s true and what’s fabricated. We’re here to debunk 5 common dental benefits myths: … [Read more...]

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Bye-Bye Baby Teeth: A Loose Tooth Guide

January 28, 2016 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Their smile is growing up! 4 tips your tooth-losing tot:

From first wiggles to gap-toothed giggles, losing teeth is a mouth’s coming-of-age story. Baby teeth falling out means your little one is growing up (*cue the tears*). It’s been awhile since you put a tooth under your pillow for the Tooth Fairy — what can you expect the second … [Read more...]

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